Typescript papers of James Waldo Fawcett [manuscript], 1933.

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Typescript papers of James Waldo Fawcett [manuscript], 1933.

(1) discusses the Shakespeare authorship controversy; (2) is a biographical sketch of Edwin Booth.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fawcett, James Waldo, 1893-1968

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James Waldo Fawcett was a journalist and historian who lived in Pittsburgh and Washington D.C. He served as secretary of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, contributing many articles and reviews to the society's quarterly magazine. From the description of Papers 1847-1968 bulk 1963-1968. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 32586128 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : New York and Chicago, to Elsie Leslie, 1889 Dec. 5 and 1890 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270532629 From the description of Letters, 1858, 1887. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 56685372 Edwin Booth (1833-1893) was the son of Junius Brutus Booth, the great British tragedian, and the older brother of John Wilkes Booth; Edwin was best known for his Shakespearean roles. ...